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    28 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes

    Published: Oct 27, 2018 · Modified: Sep 26, 2020 by Sina · This post may contain affiliate links · 10 Comments

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    Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes

    If you’re looking for vegan Thanksgiving recipes, this is the right place for you! It’s absolutely no problem to skip the turkey with these delicious Thanksgiving appetizers, salads, mains, and desserts and to have a meatless Thanksgiving instead. Just show your family and friends how delicious vegan food can be! 
    25 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes

    Wow! It’s almost November, so Thanksgiving is just around the corner. It’s one of the greatest times of the year, but family dinners can also get quite stressful. Especially when you’re vegan and people ask you why you won’t eat turkey and other Thanksgiving classics.

    I think the best thing in these situations is to show them how incredibly delicious and versatile vegan Thanksgiving recipes can be. I can promise you nobody will even think about the bird while they fill up on these festive vegan dishes.

    Together with some talented fellow food bloggers, I put together a stunning roundup of 28 vegan Thanksgiving recipes for you to impress your family and friends. So let’s make this Thanksgiving a Plantsgiving!

    As always, click on the heading above each photo to see the recipe! 

    28 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes that Will Impress Meat Eaters and Veggies Alike

    Vegan Thanksgiving Sides, Appetizers, and Salads

    1. Festive Falafel with Cranberry Pear Dip 

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    Who knew falafel could be this festive? These walnut falafel with cranberry pear dip make an awesome appetizer for your Thanksgiving dinner.

    2. Fall Panzanella Salad

    25 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes

    I love panzanella salads in the summer and I often make them for BBQs. For those of you who have never heard of it, it’s a classic Italian bread & tomato salad. This creative version with Brussel sprouts, beets, and butternut squash by Dixya from Food, Pleasure & Health is absolutely perfect for fall!

    3. Warm Moroccan Roasted Vegetable Salad

    roasted vegetables on quinoa on a black plate on a wooden counter top with three forks on the side

    Impress your guests with this Moroccan spiced warm salad with roasted winter vegetables, quinoa, and pomegranate seeds by Alexandra from Occasionally Eggs. Doesn’t it look absolutely gorgeous?

    4. Pumpkin Hummus 

    pumpkin hummus in a blue and white bowl with fresh parsley, sesame seeds, and sesame crackers on top

    This pumpkin hummus with sesame seeds, fresh parsley, and crackers is one of my favorite snacks. It’s super delicious, packed with protein, and really easy to make!

    5. Stuffed Mushrooms

    Three vegan stuffed mushrooms on a white plate with lights in the background

    These decadent stuffed mushrooms with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic, and vegan cream cheese by Angel from Cheftographer are the perfect addition to your vegan Thanksgiving buffet. Enjoy them with a glass of white wine.

    6. Sweet Potato Salad

    sweet potato salad in a white bowl with chopped green onions on top

    I can’t wait to try this roasted sweet potato salad with green onions and chives by Vanessa from Vegan Family Recipes! It’s such a great side dish to make ahead for the Holidays.

    7. Magic Skillet Cornbread

    vegan cornbread in a cast iron skillet on a white counter top with a yellow dish cloth underneath

    And of course you also need a great recipe for vegan cornbread. This one by Brandi from The Vegan 8 is vegan, gluten-free, refined sugar-free and you need only eight ingredients to make it.

    8. Veggie Salad with Broccoli, Pomegranate, and Tahini Dressing 

    veggie salad with broccoli, mushrooms, and pomegranate in a blue and white bowl with broccoli, a whole pomegranate, and a lemon in the background

     

    9. Roasted Brussel Sprouts and Butternut Squash

    roasted Brussels sprouts and butternut squash in a white bowl with an orange and green table cloth underneath and two wooden spoons on the side

    This recipe for roasted Brussels sprouts and butternut squash really couldn’t be easier! Your oven actually does most of the work for you, making it perfect for dinner parties.

    Vegan Thanksgiving Mains

    10. Thanksgiving Lentil Loaf with Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Squash, Vegan Gravy, and Cranberry Pear Sauce

    25 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes

    Let’s begin with the absolute classics. This is actually one of my all-time favorite vegan Thanksgiving recipes. The vegan gravy is simply to die for! Of course it’s a bit more time-consuming than my usual recipes, but it’s so worth the work! It’s also great for Christmas.

    11. Butternut Squash Chili25 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes

    You only need 30 minutes to make this vegan butternut squash chili by Julia from Savory Tooth. It includes quinoa, black and pinto beans, and peppers. Yummy!

    12. Vegan Turkey Roll

    vegan turkey roll on a bed of kale and cranberries with gravy in the background

    Doesn’t this vegan turkey roll by Angel from Cheftographer look amazing? Serve it with vegan gravey, mashed potatoes, and green beans and you got an amazing vegan Thanksgiving meal!

    13. Festive Chickpea Tart

    25 Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes

    This elegant chickpea tart with walnuts and spinach  by Dreena from Plant-powered Kitchen will be the perfect center piece at your vegan Thanksgiving buffet. It’s so much better than all these faux turkeys out there!

    14. Pecan and Mushroom Wellington

    vegan wellington on a wooden board

    This vegan Wellington by Katie from Delightful Vegans is made with white and brown mushrooms. It’s best served with a salad or some roasted veggies.

    15. Butternut Roast

    butternut roast on a wooden board with fresh herbs on the side

    This butternut roast with lentils, cranberries, and spinach by Kate from The Vegspace looks so delicious! It’s relatively easy to prepare ahead, so you got more time to spend with your family and friends.

    16. Roasted Carrots Quinoa Tempeh Bowl

    roasted carrots, quinoa, and tomatoes in a brown bowl on a wooden board with carrots and a lemon on the side

    If you’re looking for a super healthy Thanksgiving recipe, what about this quinoa bowl with tempeh and roasted carrots  by Molly from Apollo and Luna? It looks so delicious!

    17. Thanksgiving Power Bowl

    brown rice, lentils, cranberry sauce, and cooked sweet potatoes in a brown bowl with a wooden spoon on a wooden surface

    If you’re a total bowl addict like me, you’ll probably love this Thanksgiving power bowl with lentils, sweet potato, brown rice, and cranberry sauce by Natalie from Feasting on Fruit.

    18. Sweet Potato Casserole

    sweet potato casserole in a brown casserole dish on a white surface with leaves

     

    What would Thanksgiving be without sweet potato?! This sweet potato casserole with pecans by Maryea from Happy Healthy Mama looks so delicious!

    Vegan Thanksgiving Drinks

    19. Cider Sangria

    a glass of cider sangria on a wooden surface with a pitcher in the background

    And of course you need something festive to drink?! This cider sangria by Charity from Vintage Kitty seems just perfect! It looks fabulous, uses seasonal fruits, and comes together in only 10 minutes!

    20. Pumpkin Pie Smoothie

    two glasses of pumpkin smoothie with cinnamon on top of red leaves with a pumpkin in the background

     

    Can you imagine one single day without a smoothie? I can’t! That’s why I had to include at least one smoothie. Okay, Smoothie-giving may begin!

    Vegan Thanksgiving Desserts and Sweets

    21. Baked Banana Puddings with Boozy Rum Caramel

    baked banana pudding with vegan ice cream on top on a beige plate

     

    Okay, a banana dessert with rum?! Seriously? I’m totally in! No further questions. This baked banana pudding by Melanie from A Virtual Vegan looks amazing!

    22. Pumpkin Pie Parfaits

    two pumpkin pie parfaits with a spoon and a blue background

    If you need a really fancy and decadent dessert you should definitely check out these pumpkin pie parfaits  by Brianne from Natural Girl Modern World. They’re an absolute eye-catcher! And the best thing: You get the pumpkin pie flavor without the stress of making a crust.

    23. No Bake Caramel Apple Tartlets

    six caramel apple tarts on a baking pan

    These tartlets  by Demeter from Beaming Baker combine two great fall flavors: Apple and pecan. And the best part: You don’t even have to bake these cuties.

    24. Sweet Potato Pie

    a piece of sweet potato pie on a white plate with a fork on the side and a bowl of pecans in the background

     

    So for all the guys who can’t get enough of sweet potatoes or for those who missed out on all the great sweet potato choices that were mentioned earlier. Good news! You can still have sweet potatoes for dessert! How does this sweet potato pie by Leah from Love Me, Feed Me sound?

    25. Baked Pumpkin Cheesecake

    a piece of baked pumpkin cheesecake with coconut whip on top on a black plate with black background

    You can never get enough of pumpkin! Especially when the pumpkin looks so delicious, like in this fantastic pumpkin cheesecake by Audrey from Unconventional Baker! Mooore pumpkin!

    26. Vegan Pumpkin Pie with Pecan Crust

    a piece of vegan pumpkin pie on a white plate on a fall-theme table cloth with more pumpkin pie in the background

    This pumpkin pie with pecan crust  by Sophia from Veggies Don’t Bite is one of the absolute classics. But of course 100% vegan!

    27. Maple Roasted Acorn Squash Apples and Pecans

    maple roasted pumpkin squash and apples on a blue plate with a spoon on a wooden surface with an apple in the background

    Okay, this desert by Gin from Eat Healthy Eat Happy really combines all the great fall flavors: Pumpkin? Check! Apple? Check! Pecan? Check! And the best thing: It only uses healthy whole ingredients and it’s so easy to make.

    28. Mini Pecan Pie Tarts

    a stack of three vegan mini pecan pie tarts on a white plate with more tarts in the background

    Don’t these mini pecan pie by Ginny from Vegan in the Freezer tarts look super cute? They’re super rich and perfect for a festive party.

    I LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU GUYS!

    I hope you enjoyed these vegan Thanksgiving recipes as much as I do! Don’t forget to pin or share this post so you have these vegan Thanksgiving recipes ready when you need them!

    Check out my roundup of 38 festive vegan Thanksgiving recipes, for even more ideas!

    If you give any of these festive vegan recipes a try, I’d love to know what you think about it. Just leave me a comment below. Your comments really make my day!

    You like my recipes and roundups and want to see more? Then follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest! 

    And I know it’s quite early, but happy Thanksgiving!

    Sina – xx

     

     

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    Comments

    1. alicia

      November 19, 2018 at 5:46 pm

      Thank you for the great ideas, making the falafel now!

      Reply
    2. kass

      November 09, 2018 at 11:26 pm

      Thank you fot the list! I´m cooking some recipes this thanksgiving for sure!

      Reply
    3. Stephanie

      October 22, 2017 at 7:07 pm

      Thanks to this list, I will not be served a boring salad at my parent’s thanksgiving dinner this year.
      P.S. sending this list to my mother righ now lol.
      THANK YOU :)!

      Reply
    4. Maduzie

      November 22, 2016 at 2:31 am

      Great recipes in here. Thank you.

      Reply
    5. audrey @ unconventional baker

      November 09, 2016 at 12:10 am

      Thank you, Sina — these all look delicious!

      Reply
    6. Vanessa @ VeganFamilyRecipes.com

      November 08, 2016 at 1:41 pm

      Such a great collection of recipes Sina! Sharing ;)

      Reply
    7. Demeter | Beaming Baker

      November 07, 2016 at 8:21 pm

      Happy early Thanksgiving! It’s never too early to start planning out the menu! Love that you rounded up so many amazing recipes. :) Thank you so much for including my no bake caramel apple tartlets. :) Wishing you and your fam an awesome Thanksgiving! <3 Sharing of course!

      Reply
    8. Katie | Delightful Vegans

      November 07, 2016 at 12:23 am

      What an awesome round up! We are totally drooling right now and have a lot of great new recipes to try for the festive season! Thanks for including our Pecan and Mushroom Wellington!

      Reply
    9. Natalie | Feasting on Fruit

      November 05, 2016 at 3:49 pm

      I think I could make about 3 absolutely amazing feasts with all these gorgeous recipes! Thank you so much for putting this together and including mine Sina, sharing :)

      Reply
    10. Kitty

      November 05, 2016 at 5:00 am

      Thanks for including my Cider Sangria! Great list of recipes!

      Reply

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